With this project Irrawaddy River Doctors Artemed Stiftung is sending Burmese doctors and nurses on a floating clinic to areas of the Irrawaddy Delta in southern Myanmar that are cut off from medical care. This gives people in remote villages that can only be reached by boat the opportunity to see a family doctor or dentist. Every month, the mobile clinic is on the Irrawaddy for 23 days at a time, calling at a new village on the route every two to three days. This gives over 320,000 people access to basic medical care.
Route
Yoke Sai, Nget Taw, Hle Seik, Thar Yar Gone, Sar Phyu Su, Kin Tat, Wel Chaung, Hay Maan, Kyone Hlute Thit, Hton
Current events
Covid-19
Covid-19 cases are unfortunately increasing from Tag to Tag There are currently more than 100 confirmed cases in Bogale. The city of Bogale is in lockdown and the authorities and police are strictly enforcing compliance with the rules. Some districts are completely closed. The plan of the Irrawaddy River Doctors was actually to operate continuously from November to December 20, but the ship had to pause from November 24 to December 8 due to current developments. We will now sail until Christmas and then, after an incredibly exhausting year for our crew and months away from home, we will take a two-week vacation. The next tour will start on January 4, if conditions permit.
Reporting
Project report
Despite the changed route and the reduced medical facilities, 1099 patients came on board in November.
The mother and child project to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the catchment area of the Irrawaddy River Doctorswhich includes check-ups for pregnant women and babies in their first year of life, could only be continued to a limited extent in October.
117 prenatal check-ups were carried out. The laboratory values of 93 pregnant women were also taken. 30 children under the age of one received a check-up. A total of 136 children came on board, 75 of whom received worm prophylaxis.
The total costs for medical care were MMK 11,675,600.00 (EUR 7,413.95), the costs for ship operation were MMK 1,668,700.00 (EUR 1,059.62).
96 treatments were carried out free of charge.
Patient statistics
This list shows the patient statistics of the GP and dental practice on board:
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